Veterans Day 5K - Mills River
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Veterans Day 5K - Mills River
The Veterans Day 5K on November 8, 2026, is a fundraising event for the Veterans Healing Farm held at Mills River Park, Town Center Drive, Mills River, NC. The event supports the farm's work to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of veterans and their families through agriculture, community, and hands-on healing experiences.
The 5K course follows the family-friendly greenway at Mills River Park. The course consists of two loops of the same route, with the start on Town Center Drive. A water station is located at the start/finish area, approximately 1.5 miles into the course. 5K race registration includes a finisher medal, a race shirt, and chip timing.
Available event options include:
- 5K, two loops on the Mills River Park greenway.
- Fun Run Loop, untimed half-mile flat loop with medal and bib.
- Virtual 5K, receive shirt, bib, and finisher medal by mail.
The Fun Run Loop is untimed, intended for children or those seeking a shorter distance, and does not include awards. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards. The 5K awards include overall male and female placements for first through third, plus age-category awards such as 1st Place Masters (40+) and 1st Place Grand Masters (50+). The presenting sponsor listed is Best Buy Metals Asheville. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
